The World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Cameroon Seeks a Junior Conservation Biologist (JCB)-Lobeke

12.11.2021

The JCB is responsible for overall day-to-day implementation of agreed ecological monitoring activities in Lobeke National Park. In this regard, he works under the direct technical supervision of the Jengi-TNS Technical Advisor and to some extent, the Program Manager for related activities. He is also expected to be responsible for all project equipment at his disposal for execution of field activities. He generally assists the Technical Advisor in the implementation of conservation activities in Lobeke National Park and overall management of the site.

Internal

Collaborate with other key technical staff of the program as CDO and Finance Accounting and Administrative Assistant.

External

Work closely/collaborate with MINFOF & MINEP services in the South-East Cameroon. He has to collaborate with COVAREF, COVILAB (Village surveillance Committee), and Local NGOs.

This job description covers the main tasks and conveys the spirit of the sort of tasks that are anticipated proactively from staff. Other tasks may be assigned as necessary according to organizational needs.

Deadline for applications: 23rd November 2021.

For more Information, please, download the Document here below:

Advert - Junior Biologist - English.pdf (768.1 KiB)

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